Medical Assistant - Claysville PA-1000 SIGN ON BONUS

Preferred Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) is currently hiring for a fulltime Medical Assistant for our Claysville Family Practice office located at 1263 US40 Claysville PA 15323. The successful candidate must be either a working/new graduate of a medical assistant program in which Phlebotomy is also taught or a working/new graduate of a Phlebotomy program who is willing to learn Medical Assistant skills (rooming vitals injections) as well. Great MondayFriday Day Schedule!

Come join PPCP for a growing positive business a great work/life balance and competitive wage and some of the best benefits in the medical field with a fantastic 401k retirement program and opportunity to earn workrelated bonuses. MF Daylight schedule!

General Purpose of the Medical Assistant Position:

Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses with patient care phlebotomy clerical environmental and organizational tasks. May assist with appointment scheduling and electronic chart management.

Essential Functions of the Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist:

Escorts patients to and from exam or treatment rooms as appropriate. Records all patient data prior to the physician or nurse seeing the patient. This includes vital signs height and weight allergies medications chief complaint reason for visit etc.

Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed by the physician.

Answers and returns patient phone calls as directed. Is responsible for contacting pharmacies for prescriptions or may answer patient telephone calls for referrals. May handle other patient telephone calls as directed by the physician nurse or Office Manager.

Obtains all necessary patient record information lab data diagnostics consults etc. as required by the physician or nurse for assessment of the patients medical status.

Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed in accordance with OSHA and universal safety precautions

Assists with exams and procedures as requested.

Assists with scheduling tests procedures or appointments to followup on test results

Prepares maintains and stocks exam and treatment rooms. Orders supplies as needed.

Obtains new patient information and any test results.

Assists with administrative duties such as typing faxing reception duties etc.

Processes instruments and equipment as needed.

Informs physician of patient reschedule or noshows.

Assists with delegated patient education activities including but not limited to distributing educational literature etc.

Maintains the strictest confidentiality.

Performs other duties as assigned by the physician nurse or office manager.

Education:

A high school diploma or GED is required. Graduate from an accredited school of medical assistant and/or phlebotomist. Six 6 months of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferred however open to new graduate applicants.

About Us:

At Preferred Primary Care Physicians preferred health care is simply our standard. Our practice was established in 1995 when a group of dedicated physicians in the South Hills came together for one common purpose: to provide the highest quality care to their patients. Their ingenuity and expertise laid the foundation for our independently owned practice which now operates out of more than 20 locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. Our elevated level of service is supported by our teambased approach comprehensive clinical programs and stateoftheart outpatient centers. From providing general primary care to managing chronic conditions we give all of our patients the preferential treatment they deserve.

Come join the team and enjoy a very competitive employee benefit package including medical dental vision company paid life insurance and 401k with competitive match.

Please visit our website for more info about our company.

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